Most international students need a student visa to study in the UK. Finding out whether you need a visa to study is easy - simply check here on GOV.UK.
Your student visa will allow you to live and study in the UK throughout your course.
Types of student visa
If you're studying with a Higher Education Provider, please check the guidelines at GOV.UK: Student visa overview below.
Student visa
Below degree level
- Minimum CEFR level required: B1
- Components: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking
- Test and minimum scores required: IELTS for UKVI – Must achieve a minimum of 4.0 in each of the four components.
GOV.UK: Student visa overview
Degree level or above
- Minimum CEFR level required: Equivalent to B2
- Components: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking
- Test and minimum scores required: IELTS or IELTS for UKVI – Must achieve a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four components
GOV.UK: Student visa overview